Piper PA-28-140 Crashes into Terrain in Sacatepequez, Guatemala

1 fatality • Sacatepequez, Guatemala

A private Piper aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain near Volcán de Agua, resulting in one fatality.

What happened

On June 1, 2017, at 1824 UTC, a Piper PA-28-140, bearing registration TG-GYV, crashed into mountainous terrain near Volcán de Agua in the Department of Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. The flight was traveling from San José, Guatemala, toward its destination of Cuidad, Guatemala.

The impact destroyed the aircraft. The instructor pilot sustained 1 fatal injury, while the injuries sustained by the student pilot remain unknown.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jun 2017 PIPER PA-28-140 accident near Sacatepequez, Guatemala?

A private Piper aircraft crashed into mountainous terrain near Volcán de Agua, resulting in one fatality.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Jun 2017 PIPER PA-28-140 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jun 2017 involved a PIPER PA-28-140, at Sacatepequez, Guatemala.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is undetermined.

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